For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 898 students in Totowa Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Totowa Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,553 Schools
# Students
898 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Totowa Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#346 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
23%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)7.9%
16.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
40%
35%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
49%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,403 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,633. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,572 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$42,853 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$20 MM
$42,028 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$27,403
$31,633
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,572
$31,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Totowa Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Park School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Crews Street
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Gr: 4-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Memorial School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
294 Totowa Road
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Gr: PK-3 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Totowa Public School District?
Totowa Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 898 students.
What is the rank of Totowa Public School District?
Totowa Public School District is ranked #344 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Totowa Public School District?
49% of Totowa Public School District students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Totowa Public School District?
Totowa Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Totowa Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,572 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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